SoftwareX Referencing Guide
(updated Apr 2024)

How do you cite a book in the SoftwareX referencing style? (2024 Guide)

Books are written works or compositions that have been published, many of which might be in digital version. Here’s how to cite a book in SoftwareX

Here’s an example book citation in SoftwareX using placeholders: So if we want to cite, for example, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou we’d do so like this:
SoftwareX citation: And an in-text citation book citation in SoftwareX looks like this: [1]


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How to reference a journal article in the SoftwareX citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in SoftwareX format?

To cite a research paper or journal article following the SoftwareX formatting guide, follow these easy steps

Here’s a SoftwareX journal citation example using placeholders: So if we want to reference this scientific article: “Testing consumer preferences for iced-coffee: Does the drinking environment have any influence?” by C. Petit and J.M. Sieffermann in SoftwareX: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]


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How to cite a website in a paper in SoftwareX style?

Have you found a credible website you want to cite in SoftwareX to include in your research paper or presentation? Here’s how

Here’s an SoftwareX example website reference: To reference the article located at this link:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/05/uselections20083
on The Guardian website: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]

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How to cite a YouTube video SoftwareX in 2024

Did you know almost 5 billion videos are watched on Youtube every single day. Here’s how to cite one in SoftwareX

Here’s a SoftwareX citation YouTube video example: So how to cite a video SoftwareX? And an in-text video citation would look like this: [1]

How to cite a podcast using SoftwareX referencing style

Are you listening to a podcast and you want to use it in your essay or presentation? Here’s how to cite it in SoftwareX

It is becoming more and more common to reference podcasts in essays or other school work.
Here’s how to reference a podcast it in SoftwareX. Podcast referencing example in SoftwareX using “This American Life” episode 640: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]

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How to cite a piece of music or a song using SoftwareX referencing style?

Although citing a song might seem uncommon, there’s no need to worry. We’ve got you covered for both audio recordings and written song lyrics, here’s how to cite in SoftwareX

An example song citation in SoftwareX. Let‘s say we want to reference “Here Comes the Sun” off The Beatles “Abbey Road” album in SoftwareX: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]